Ramzan Special Recipes: 10 Best Iftar Recipes

The holiest month on the Islamic calendar is here. Every year Ramzan witnesses millions of followers across the world partaking in what is called roza, the period of fasting. According to the Islamic tradition, the basic purpose behind keeping a roza is to instill a sense of self restraint in oneself. A typical day for the one who keeps a rozastarts before dawn with a lavish meal (known as suhoor or sehri), and once the sun rises, he or she follows a strict fast until sun down, when after the evening prayer, the fast is broken and everyone get together to enjoy the Iftar feast.

The Iftar feast is literally a celebration of good food – a day-long restrain culminated into an unbridled indulgence of mouthwatering delicacies. Traditionally, one is supposed to break the roza with dates as it is believed that Prophet Mohammad also broke his fast by eating three dates.

A traditional Iftar spread is a gastronomic extravaganza; from meticulously prepared meat curries to decadent desserts, refreshing sherbets and much more. What’s offered on the table is usually more than enough to satiate the hunger of the entire family. A traditional Iftar menu can be described as nothing short of spectacular with dishes like kebabs, haleem, biryani, paya, halwa,sheer khurma and phirni taking center-stage.

If you’re in Delhi and in search of an authentic Iftar feast then head to Old Delhi or Nizzamuddin. The variety of Iftar recipes laced with traditional flavours will linger on your palate for days to come. And just in case you love cooking and want to re-create traditional Iftar treats in the comfort of your own home, follow our list of 10 best Iftar recipes to put together a full-fledged menu for your family.

Here Are Our Ten Best Iftar RecipesRamadan Kareem!

1. Chicken Shammi KebabRecipe by Chef Akhtar Rehman, Foodistan

Juicy chicken pieces are minced and mixed with channa dal and a host of masalas. Work them up into patties and fry till crisp.